Posted July 07, 2025 by gladiatordev
This update removes the bloated tutorial system and introduces fast, intuitive keyboard controls, making the game smoother for new and returning players alike.
Removed the old help screens & overlays
New Event Log guidance walks you through key steps:
"Press [1] to recruit", "Press [5] to fight", "Press [Enter] to end day"
Day 2 now warns you: defeat all 4 bosses or go bankrupt and lose your save
Navigate instantly:
1
Recruit | 2
Train | 3
Equip | 4
Market | 5
Arena
Enter
to end day, Esc
to return to Management
Scene-aware: keys only work where relevant
Auto-selects first gladiator and opponent
Match preview shows instantly
Clear “No gladiators available” message
Added tooltips for all buttons, gold, prestige, and End Day
Red styling and multiline text for clarity
Removed debug prints
Cleaner input handling
Tutorial files deleted
BBCode formatting fixed
v0.5.2 makes Gladiator Command faster, clearer, and less confusing — no hand-holding, just smart guidance and clean execution.